Casey Back at Bat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Casey Back at Bat

Written by Dan Gutman · Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher

A failed sports hero gets a second chance to redeem himself. Can he succeed?

7.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.6/5 Goodreads · 147 ratings
32 pages· 739 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 810L
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Bookroo's summary

Casey, the once-failed sports hero, faces the ultimate test as he steps up to the plate again. With Mudville's hopes resting on his shoulders, can he finally deliver the victory they crave? In this humorous sequel to the classic poem, Casey's redemption is on the line. Will he triumph or repeat his past mistakes? The stakes are high, and the crowd is watching. Discover if Casey can turn his luck around and bring joy back to Mudville in this entertaining tale of second chances.

From the publisher

The mighty Casey is getting what any failed sports hero most desires: a second chance. He’s got to prove himself after his last, disastrous game. All eyes are on Casey as he steps up to the plate. Will he finally bring joy to Mudville? It’s a hilarious sequel to Ernest Lawrence Thayer’s famous poem Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
739
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
112401
Publication
Published
March 24, 2009
First published
February 1, 2007
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060560270
LCCN
2006029468
OCLC
232977985

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